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LOT 0529
Greek Gold Insect-Shaped Pendant
CIRCA 4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
1/2 in. (0.55 grams, 13 mm).
Possibly in the form of a fly; composed of a heart-shaped body with filigree and granules defining the body and two wings, a collared suspension loop representing the head and eyes.
ProvenanceCollected from 1970-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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LOT 0529
Greek Gold Insect-Shaped Pendant
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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Circa 8th century B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Comprising three pendant clusters, each a tube with balustered middle section and ribs, radiating loops at the lower end with suspended biconvex dangles. 90 grams total, 78 mm each
Acquired in the late 1970s. Ex Herr Bernhard Muller collection. with Galerie Ostracon, circa 2015. Accompanied by detailed collector's catalogue pages including description and photograph. -
Cypriot Bichrome Ware Terracotta Horse Model
Circa 850-750 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £611
Modelled in the round, detailed in black and crimson. 168 grams, 13 cm high
Lt. Col. H.A. Hill, R.A.M.C. while stationed in Cyprus as S.M.O in the 1920s, thence by descent. -
Greek Gold and Bead Pendant
Circa 4th-3rd century B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Composed of a blue and white glass bead between gold caps, granulation to the upper body with suspension loop and free-running ring, dangle below composed of a carnelian stone bead and granulated gold bead; some restoration. 5.29 grams, 53 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
